Alaska Wildlife Voyageur Canoe Safari from Haines
Overview
Explore the beautiful waters of southeast Alaska on the canoeing trip of a lifetime. Experience the astonishing scenery of the Last Frontier in a voyageur canoe. Your expert guides will drive you along the coastline past the salmon-rich Chilkoot River to the scenic Chilkoot Lake. You'll receive all of the necessary equipment and instruction before heading out onto the water to explore the far reaches of the lake with your guide in a motor-assisted voyageur canoe. Your adventure will wrap up with a beach-side lunch before returning you to the pier.
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What's Included
✓ Included
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
- Beverages
- Coffee and/or Tea
- PFD (personal flotation device)
✗ Not Included
- Gratuities
Itinerary
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Stop 1
This half-day excursion begins with a short tour of the historic Fort Seward before embarking on a scenic drive from downtown Haines past Lutak Inlet and into the Chilkoot River Valley. Fort Seward was the first Army base in Alaska and still holds a commanding prsence along the beachway.
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Stop 2
Enjoy the simplicity and beauty of small-town Haines on your way to Chilkoot Lake. Along the way, your guides will regale you with local natural history, geology, and Gold Rush tales as they point out snow-capped peaks, thick timber forests, and the abundant wildlife.
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Stop 3
The Chilkoot River Valley offers incredible wildlife viewing. Brown Bears, eagles, mountain goats, and spawning salmon are commons sights. Our guides are expert naturalists and enjoy sharing their love and knowledge of the Alaskan wilderness.
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Stop 4
At Chilkoot Lake, you’ll be stepping into a Voyageur canoe, which is stable, comfortable and quiet; perfect for observing nature’s splendor and the wildlife that abounds around this peaceful lake. You’ll be out on the water for about 1.5 hours exploring the inlets, coves, salmon spawning streams and numerous waterfalls that spill off the mountains into the lake.
Meeting & End Point
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Meeting Point
Please arrive to the Chilkoot Indian Association Dock 15 minutes prior to departure time to fill out required paperwork.
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End Point
Please arrive to the Chilkoot Indian Association Dock 15 minutes prior to departure time to fill out required paperwork.
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Good to Know
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- 100% Refund will be provided if cancelled 14 days before tour departure date
- 50% Refund will be provided if cancelled 14 days to 4 days prior to departure date
- No Refunds will be provided if cancelled within 96 hours of tour departure date
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Special Instructions
• Not recommended for participants with back problems
• Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions
• Not recommended for pregnant women
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